Music is often a driving source of inspiration. How many times do we hear a song and be whirled away to a different moment or a different memory? Music has a way of capturing time itself. That may well be why Raymond Weil has teamed up with Frank Sinatra Enterprise to create a timepiece reminiscent of the musical…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Affordable Watches: Fly the Skies with Hamilton and National Geographic for Daring Adventure (video)
With the world moving so fast around us, we quickly take for granted all of the things that allow us to move so fast and stay so connected. This April, National Geographic Studios released its documentary, “Living in the Age of Airplanes,” which depicts the rich history and rapid growth behind aviation and the industry that it…
Meet Phillips Auction House- the New Kid on the Block that has Achieved Record Highs with Rolex Day Dates
It isn’t everyday that an auction house can come in as the new kid on the block and powerhouse through a single day sale — making world records that stun Rolex rs and pe a little thorn into the sides of the tried-and-true houses such as Sotheby’s, Christies’ and Antiquorum. However, Phillips has done just…
Meet the Watch Lover’s Dream: Govberg OnTime, the All-in-One Watch App
Not sure when your favorite watch was serviced last? Thinking about buying a new watch? Maybe even a vintage watch? Searching around the Internet loing for the latest articles from the best watch blogs out there? Stop a moment and download the new, free Govberg OnTime app for your iPhone or iPad (android versions coming…
Industry Loses Watch Veteran Steve Shonebarger
Sadly, last night, Steve Shonebarger, a 25-year-plus veteran in the watch and jewelry world, passed away. He had just been on an overseas trip in his capacity as Vice President of Wholesale USA with deGrisogono. I first met Steve Shonebarger back in the early 1990’s when I was writing about watches and jewelry and he was…
Bone-Chilling: Edox’s HydroSub Anniversary Diver’s Watch Withstands -40°F Waters
I bet if I put my car keys in a plastic bag submerged under -40°F water for three minutes they probably wouldn’t work any. To be honest, if I put my body into water that cold I most likely wouldn’t work any either. However, in celebration of Edox’s 50th anniversary of its HydroSub Automatic divers watch,…
Happy Mother’s Day — Mom’s Are a Lifetime of Memories
I would like to say that when i was younger, my mom handed down to me some fantastic watch and that my of timepieces came from that — especially today on Mother’s Day. While she did hand me down a pretty cool loing rose gold Bulova (yes a Bulova) that dates back to the…
Fashion-Forward Versace DV25 Watch- Perfect for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner and if you haven’t started thinking about the perfect gift, it’s time. Literally. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Versace Watches – a first started by Gianni Versace in 1990. I was actually lucky enough to be one of the few watch journalists present when the …
Your Chance To Bid On General Douglas MacArthur’s Jaeger-LeCoultre “Reverso” Is Here!
How would you like to have a Jaeger LeCoultre piece that was formerly owned by the famous General Douglas MacArthur? This Saturday, May 10th, you’ll have an opportunity to bid on a timepiece worn by this illustrious American five-star general. Thanks to Antiquorum auction house, the Jaeger-LeCoultre, “Reverso” will be sold to the highest bidder. While…
Three Top Affordable Watches for Mother’s Day
Need we remind you? Mother’s Day is this Sunday — so you don’t have much time to get the perfect gift. Luckily – time is the perfect gift and giving a great watch is way to remind mom at every moment that she is special. Here we bring you three great ideas that are both…